TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lanes closed in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte

Traffic backs up in Manatee County during a 2008 highway reconstruction project.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Published: Monday, January 20, 2014 at 1:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.

Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway:

SARASOTA COUNTY

— Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Expect lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

— I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an “intelligent transportation system.”

<p>Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway:</p><p><b>SARASOTA COUNTY</b></p><p>— Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Expect lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.</p><p>— I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an “intelligent transportation system.”</p><p>— Tamiami Trail at Gulf Gate Drive, Bay Acres Avenue and General Spaatz Boulevard; State Road 789 (John Ringling Causeway and North Gulfstream Avenue) at Sunset Drive-Golden Gate Drive; Clark Road at Beneva Road and Sawyer Road; and Bee Ridge Road at Murdock Avenue and Honore Avenue. Lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews replace mast arms and traffic control devices.</p><p>— Fruitville Road from Lime Avenue to McIntosh Road. Intermittent outside lane closires from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. while crews inspect and repair drainage.</p><p>— Fruitville Road from Cattleman Road to Phillippi Creek. Lane closures from 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. during road resurfacing.</p><p><b>MANATEE COUNTY</b></p><p>— Interstate 75. Crews replacing fender system on Manatee River bridge and working near the shoulder of the highway.</p><p>— I-75, between miles markers 213 and 228. Ongoing installation of fiber-optics cable, closed circuit camneras and roadside seniors for “intelligent transportation system. Highway shoulders may be closed.</p><p>— 12th Street West from 24th Avenue to 14th Avenue. Intermittent lane closures while crews construct a sidewalk, improve curbs, gutters and drainage and install signs and pavement markings.</p><p>— I-75 at University Parkway. Crews installing sidewalk, pedestian signals and other improvements. Lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.</p><p>— I-75 at U.S. 301 interchange in Ellenton. Crews performing landscaping.</p><p>— U.S. Business 41 from Eighth Avenue West to Cortez Road. Intermittent southbound lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews replace poles and maintain power lines.</p><p>— U.S. Business 41 from 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue. Crews making drainage repairs.</p><p>— U.S. 41 from south of U.S. 301 Boulevard to south of 23rd Avenue. Paving operations from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.</p><p>— U.S. 41 at Cortez Road. Nighttime lane closures while crews reconstruct the intersection to improve pedestrian safety.</p><p>— U.S. 41 from south of U.S. 301 Boulevard to south of 23rd Avenue. Paving operations and replacement of signals from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.</p><p>— U.S. 41 from Sarasota-Manatee county line to Bowlees Creek. Expect lane closures while crews inspect and repair drainage pipes.</p><p>— U.S. 41 at Pearl Avenue in Whitfield Estates. Dual left turn lanes closed through Jan. 17 for Manatee County crews.</p><p>— State Road 70 from Peridia Boulevard to Caruso Road. Intermittent closure of eastbound outside lane between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. while crews replace power poles.</p><p>— S.R. 70 from Braden Run to Pope Road. Lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews install water pipelines.</p><p>— S. R. 70 at Caruso Road. Lane closures from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews replace power poles.</p><p>— S.R. 64 from west of Carlton Arms Boulevard to I-75. Crews are widening the highway, installing bike lanes, sidewalks and drainage swales, constructing a sidewalk and replacing traffic signals. Expect intermittent lane closures.</p><p><b>CHARLOTTE COUNTY</b></p><p>— U.S. 41 at Tarpon Boulevbard. Crews restriping the road. Expect lane closures from 7 p.m. today to 5 a.m. Tuesday.</p><p>— U.S. 17 from Foxtail Lane to Peace River Shores. Crews extending a turn lane. Expect lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.</p>